Decatur Electronics G3 - Front Antenna Mounting Guidelines

G3
™
User’s & Installation Manual
7/October/2020
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Front Antenna Mounting
When mounting the front antenna bracket to the windshield use the
following bullet points to help in determining the proper location.
• MakesurethatyouDo Not mount the antenna in the
deployment path of the air bag or where it will obstruct the
driver's vision.
• Choosealocationsothattheantennawillbecompletelybelow
the tinted area of the windshield.
• Testtheantennalocationforgoodperformanceandforanyfan
interference.
Once the considerations listed above have been observed, make
sure that the windshield glass is properly cleaned and prepared. To
remove the suction cup bracket, rst release the seal by pulling up on
the tab on the rubber suction cup.
Antenna Alignment
After you ax the bracket to the windshield, adjust the position
of the antenna. SIGNIFICANT DEVIATION FROM A PARALLEL
ORIENTATION CAN AFFECT THE RADAR’S READING DUE TO THE
COSINE EFFECT. (See Figure 2.3c)
Figure 2.3c Correct Orientation
The antenna is parallel to the target motor vehicle's direction